Vegetable extracts imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vegetable extracts by the Republic of the Congo reached $12.4 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 74% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 822 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 93 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 64 t |
| 2020 | $826K | 19 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 59 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 58 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 50 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports vegetable extracts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.8M | 95% |
| United States | $363K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $160K | 1.3% |
| Hungary | $53K | 0.4% |
| India | $20K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $20K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $5K | 0% |
| Senegal | $3K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1302
| 1302.32 | Guar and locust bean gum | 99% |
| 1302.13 | Hops extract | 1.3% |
| 1302.19 | Plant extracts and saps | 0.1% |
| 1302.20 | Pectin and pectates | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.63 per kg, 58% below the world average of $8.69, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vegetable extracts exports from the Republic of the Congo
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo exported vegetable extracts worth $833 thousand (25 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $833K | 100% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo vegetable extracts imports (HS 1302): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1302: Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable extracts imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported vegetable extracts worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply vegetable extracts to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by the United States (3%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of vegetable extracts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.63 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $8.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vegetable extracts to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, an increase of 977%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does the Republic of the Congo also export vegetable extracts?
Yes. The Republic of the Congo exported $833 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Czech Republic and France. On balance the Republic of the Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable extracts?
The HS code for vegetable extracts is heading 1302. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1302.32 (99% of the value) and 1302.13 (1%).
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